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Estate Planning Settlement Agreements Revocation

Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
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The Presumption of Revocation that Oftentimes Applies to Lost Wills

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New York law generally requires that, to have a will admitted to probate, a party offering the will for probate must file the original instrument with the Surrogate’s Court (Margaret V. Turano, Practice Commentaries: SCPA §...more

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Court Voided Judgment Based On Family Settlement Agreement Where Party Revoked Consent

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In In re Estate of Spiller, a party appealed an order admitting a will to probate and ordering the independent administrator to distribute the estate in accordance with a family settlement agreement. No. 04-15-00449-CV, 2016...more

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